Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters May 13, 2024 Sandra Hanna joins Steptoe Sandra Hanna, previously Partner at Miller & Chevalier, has joined Steptoe as Partner in the firm's Investigations and White-Collar Defense Practice. Sandra represents public companies, regulated entities, audit firms and senior executives in regulatory enforcement matters before the SEC, DOJ, PCAOB, FINRA, and other domestic and international law enforcement agencies. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 12, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "‘What It Means to Be Excellent’: A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption," (American Lawyer Online, 8/12/26). Jul 31, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "Law Firms Seek 'Franchise Value' in Market-Moving Lateral Moves," (American Lawyer Online, 7/31/26). Jul 28, 2026 Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in "DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires," (Law360, 7/28/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jan 3, 2023 Paul Kisslinger joins Lewis Brisbois Paul Kisslinger previously Assistant Chief Litigation Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has joined Lewis Brisbois as Partner and Chair of the firm’s SEC Regulatory Enforcement Practice, and member of the Complex Business & Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation and FINRA, and Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Practices. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 12, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "‘What It Means to Be Excellent’: A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption," (American Lawyer Online, 8/12/26). Jul 31, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "Law Firms Seek 'Franchise Value' in Market-Moving Lateral Moves," (American Lawyer Online, 7/31/26). Jul 28, 2026 Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in "DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires," (Law360, 7/28/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jun 9, 2024 Chris Marando joins Perkins Coie Chris Marando, previously Counsel at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, has joined Perkins Coie as Partner in the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent Litigation Practices. Chris advises high-tech clients on patent infringement and validity disputes across several forums, including the U.S. District Courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 12, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "‘What It Means to Be Excellent’: A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption," (American Lawyer Online, 8/12/26). Jul 31, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "Law Firms Seek 'Franchise Value' in Market-Moving Lateral Moves," (American Lawyer Online, 7/31/26). Jul 28, 2026 Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in "DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires," (Law360, 7/28/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Oct 9, 2024 Jeremy Morrison joins Baker Donelson Jeremy Morrison, previously Partner at Jones Day, has joined Cooley as Partner in the firm's Antitrust and Competition Practice. Jeremy’s practice focuses on complex antitrust compliance counseling, investigations, and mergers and acquisitions review before federal and state agencies, with extensive experience in consumer packaged goods, energy, technology, transportation, retail and finance Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 12, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "‘What It Means to Be Excellent’: A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption," (American Lawyer Online, 8/12/26). Jul 31, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "Law Firms Seek 'Franchise Value' in Market-Moving Lateral Moves," (American Lawyer Online, 7/31/26). Jul 28, 2026 Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in "DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires," (Law360, 7/28/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jun 6, 2023 Brian Bewley joins Reed Smith Brian Bewley, previously Partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, has joined Reed Smith as Partner in the firm's Life Sciences Health Industry Group. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 12, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "‘What It Means to Be Excellent’: A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption," (American Lawyer Online, 8/12/26). Jul 31, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "Law Firms Seek 'Franchise Value' in Market-Moving Lateral Moves," (American Lawyer Online, 7/31/26). Jul 28, 2026 Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in "DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires," (Law360, 7/28/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Aug 12, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " ‘What It Means to Be Excellent’: A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption ," (American Lawyer Online, 8/12/26). Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 12, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "‘What It Means to Be Excellent’: A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption," (American Lawyer Online, 8/12/26). Jul 31, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "Law Firms Seek 'Franchise Value' in Market-Moving Lateral Moves," (American Lawyer Online, 7/31/26). Jul 28, 2026 Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in "DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires," (Law360, 7/28/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Sep 30, 2025 Tom Sundlof joins Blank Rome Tom Sundlof, former senior attorney at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), has joined Blank Rome as Partner in the firm's Corporate, M&A, and Securities Practice Group. Tom counsels clients on regulatory, compliance, and enforcement matters for medical devices, combination products, and other FDA-regulated industries. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 12, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "‘What It Means to Be Excellent’: A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption," (American Lawyer Online, 8/12/26). Jul 31, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "Law Firms Seek 'Franchise Value' in Market-Moving Lateral Moves," (American Lawyer Online, 7/31/26). Jul 28, 2026 Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in "DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires," (Law360, 7/28/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Feb 20, 2026 New "Dear Dan" column Read Dan Binstock's latest 'Dear Dan' colum n " Dear Dan: What Lateral Partners Need to Know About 'Guarantees' ," (American Lawyer Online, 2/20/26). Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 12, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "‘What It Means to Be Excellent’: A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption," (American Lawyer Online, 8/12/26). Jul 31, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "Law Firms Seek 'Franchise Value' in Market-Moving Lateral Moves," (American Lawyer Online, 7/31/26). Jul 28, 2026 Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in "DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires," (Law360, 7/28/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Mar 11, 2024 Matthew Gurch joins Baker Botts Matthew Gurch, previously Partner at Stoel Rives, has joined Baker Botts as Partner in the firm's Energy, Projects & Transactions Section of the Global Projects Department. Matthew's practice focuses on advising sponsors, private lenders and development banks in domestic and international energy and infrastructure project development and financings. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 12, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "‘What It Means to Be Excellent’: A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption," (American Lawyer Online, 8/12/26). Jul 31, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "Law Firms Seek 'Franchise Value' in Market-Moving Lateral Moves," (American Lawyer Online, 7/31/26). Jul 28, 2026 Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in "DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires," (Law360, 7/28/26).

Garrison Search is a Washington, DC-based legal search firm. As a high-end legal recruiting firm, our clients are the most elite and discerning in the legal industry. About Us High touch. High truth. High trust. Our clients say we are different, in a good way. As said by the Head of Partner Recruiting for a Global AmLaw 25 firm, “What do you get when you mix the highest levels of professionalism with good people you just want to be friends with … Garrison.” Indeed, many of our clients have become our friends over the years. Our relationships – grounded in trust and respect – enable us to operate on a higher level that’s unique in this industry. Our philosophy We believe that doing the right thing in the right way makes all the difference – professionally and personally. When you work with us, you’ll notice that: We are straight-shooters. We notice the details. We respond quickly. We don't cut corners. We are discreet. We have an uncompromising commitment to quality. Our leadership Our industry involvement provides you with access to our comprehensive network and the most current information on market trends. We are leaders in the industry (e.g., former President and Ethics Chair of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), Top 100 Legal Consultant and Strategist (LawDragon, 2017 - Present)). We regularly speak at industry conferences (e.g., NALP, NALSC, Association of Corporate Counsel) on lateral recruiting. We are frequently quoted in the legal media (American Lawyer, National Law Journal, Law360, Bloomberg Law, etc.). We serve as advisors to top law schools (e.g., Harvard, Stanford, Northwestern, Georgetown) on the Washington, DC legal market. We have close relationships with decision makers at law firms and in-house legal departments (we regularly sponsor and host events for both). We have served as expert witnesses on attorney compensation. Our results We consistently deliver for our clients, and our results set us apart. 2000+ attorneys placed. 98.3% of our candidates stay with their employer for over one year. 175+ law firms have hired our candidates. 75% partner retention rate after five years (industry average is 50%). 100+ corporations have hired our candidates. What does this mean for you? Confidence that you’re in capable hands. Our Recruiters Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We understand the many moving pieces involved in helping employers to create diverse, equitable and inclusive work environments. Building diverse environments that reflect our broader society takes work both on the recruiting side and with respect to post-hire integration. We appreciate the importance of presenting our employer clients with a diverse slate of candidates for every search we do, and we work diligently to achieve that goal. When we work with diverse candidates, we recognize the additional factors that should be discussed and addressed to ensure that the fit will be ideal. We are always learning and remain committed to this important aspect of the lateral market. Garrison's History Garrison (Garrison & Sisson) was founded in 1986 by Charlie Garrison, and soon thereafter, Martha Ann Sisson became a partner at the firm. Garrison was built on fundamental principles of integrity, thoroughness and excellence of service. Through the years, we have been committed to these principles when working with our clients. In 1999, Nancy Palermo joined Garrison and was promoted to partner in January of 2006 when Charlie Garrison transitioned to an Of Counsel role. Dan Binstock and Matt Schwartz joined as partners in September of 2010, after running the DC offices of two national search firms. In 2021, Martha Ann Sisson retired from the firm. Since then, partners Nancy Palermo, Dan Binstock and Matt Schwartz have led Garrison, along with a talented team of recruiters and professional staff.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Oct 16, 2024 Garrison hires Amy K. Savage as Partner WASHINGTON, DC, October 16, 2024 – Garrison, a leading attorney search firm in DC for several decades, announced today that legal recruiting veteran Amy Savage has joined its Washington, DC headquarters as Partner. An accomplished recruiter with more than two decades of experience in the DC legal market, her addition will further bolster Garrison’s strength in placing elite partners and government officials with top firms. Amy is widely regarded as one of the most skilled and knowledgeable legal recruiters in the region. She brings deep experience with high-profile partners (including those with government-facing practices) and high-level government attorneys transitioning to private practice. She has also helped many leading firms enhance their DC presence and build out both emerging and well-established practices. “We are very excited to welcome Amy to our team,” said Garrison co-owner Dan Binstock, who heads the Partner and Practice Group Division. “I have known Amy for many years as a friendly competitor and have always been impressed by her depth of experience and highly ethical approach to recruiting at the top of the market.” Garrison co-owners Matt Schwartz and Nancy Palermo added, “Amy’s outstanding track record is a reflection of her approach, which closely aligns with how we do things at Garrison.” Prior to joining Garrison, Amy served as the National Chair of the Government Regulatory and Enforcement Group at an international attorney search firm. She graduated with honors from Georgetown University Law Center in 2000, and later moved from practicing law to legal recruiting, bringing experience and insight gleaned from her years at boutique and large law firms to her work with candidates and clients. A recognized expert on legal career issues, Amy has advised on the DC legal market to numerous top law schools including Yale Law, Harvard Law, University of Virginia, Columbia University, and Georgetown Law on best approaches and practices in the DC legal market. Amy has also presented at key professional associations such as the National Association of Legal Placement (NALP) and is often relied upon for her thought leadership by the legal press (including The American Lawyer, Bloomberg Law, Law360, and Above the Law). She has also served as an expert witness in federal court on matters related to attorney compensation. “I have long admired Garrison’s reputation and bespoke approach to lateral recruiting. In a market where the war for lateral partner talent can define which firms rise and fall, Garrison’s highly tailored approach is more powerful than ever,” said Savage. “I am excited to join a team that is so well positioned to effectively help attorneys and firms alike in this competitive hiring market.” About Garrison Since 1986, elite attorneys, law firms, and corporations have entrusted Garrison with their most important lateral searches due to a unique blend of market expertise, connections, and candor. Garrison recruiters have placed well over 2000 attorneys in all types of law firms and in-house legal departments, with an emphasis on the Washington, DC market. Garrison’s five-year retention rate for lateral partners is 50% higher than the industry average. For more information on Garrison, visit www.g-s.com . Press Release - Amy K. Savage .pdf Download PDF • 81KB Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 12, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "‘What It Means to Be Excellent’: A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption," (American Lawyer Online, 8/12/26). Jul 31, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "Law Firms Seek 'Franchise Value' in Market-Moving Lateral Moves," (American Lawyer Online, 7/31/26). Jul 28, 2026 Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in "DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires," (Law360, 7/28/26).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Mar 16, 2026 David Shaw joins Latham & Watkins David Shaw, previously Partner at Desmarais, has joined Latham & Watkins as Partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. David focu ses on patent litigation across the technology and life sciences sectors in federal district courts and Section 337 proceedings before the International Trade Commission (ITC). Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 12, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "‘What It Means to Be Excellent’: A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption," (American Lawyer Online, 8/12/26). Jul 31, 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "Law Firms Seek 'Franchise Value' in Market-Moving Lateral Moves," (American Lawyer Online, 7/31/26). Jul 28, 2026 Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in "DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires," (Law360, 7/28/26).